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How far is Arcata, CA, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 275 miles / 443 kilometers / 239 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Arcata (ACV) is 331 miles / 533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 51 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Arcata

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Arcata. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 275.491 miles
  • 443.359 kilometers
  • 239.395 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 275.728 miles
  • 443.741 kilometers
  • 239.601 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from San Jose to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Arcata?

There is no time difference between San Jose and Arcata.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from San Jose to Arcata generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
Destination Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W